Adrian Joseph of Trafficmaster on the benefits of cross-functional experience
A Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) board member has turned down a position with Auto Body Professionals Club so he can remain with the RMI.
Lexus is planning to relaunch its used car programme in November and develop a “clever aftersales strategy” to encourage retailers to focus on each aspect of the business.
Citygate Volkswagen has increased its number of dealerships to six following its acquisition of High Wycombe’s VW dealership from Rye Mill.
Mazda is challenging its retailers to intensify their focus on used cars and the aftermarket if they want to raise profits.
Desira is expanding its van sales operation with the launch this month of a new LCV centre in Ipswich.
Glass's Forecast, the residual value forecasting solution from Glass's, can now be accessed online.
BMW has announced record earnings for 2004, due to the launch of a number of new models.
Lexus GB has topped the latest Dealer Attitude Survey carried out by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
An unexpectedly strong December left used car retailers expressing disappointment with their sales performance going into 2005.
The next Government must spend an extra £60bn on transport over the next decade if the UK is to compete with China, Brazil and India, says Confederation of British Industry’s director-general, Sir Digby Jones.
Just 12 months ago, the only All-American cars on sale in the UK were Jeep and Chrysler.
Back on track and gunning for growth
Confusion and controversy is mounting in the bodyshop industry over repairs made to vehicles containing High Strength (HSS) or Ultra High Strength Steels (UHSS) like Boran.
Just Car Clinics is pressing ahead with plans to grow its bodyshop network over the next 18 months, despite rumours that it is the target of an RAC bid.
The VBRA is the only bodyshop industry stakeholder to snub the first meeting of the ABP Club standards working party, according to the organisers.
New VBRA director-general Malcolm Tagg, who replaced Ron Nicholson on March 1, says it’s business as usual, at least for now.
EMTEC’s first large-scale advanced apprenticeship programme for bodyshops has been launched in conjunction with the ABS body repair network.
Reports by Tim Rose and Andrew Peace
Dealers could be losing out on as much as £340 extra revenue per car from failing to capitalise on a customer’s desire for vehicle accessories and modifying components.
Following a successful launch in Southern Ireland and the rest of Europe, Tenneco Automotive’s Testing Days on Tour now comes to the UK.
Vegem, the Leeds-based parts distributor that went into administration late last year, has been rescued from the brink by a management buyout.
Michelin has announced a multi-million pound upgrade to its chain of ATS Euromaster service centres
Mark Rudge has been appointed as the new managing director for Eparts Automotive, the IT and connectivity service provider.
The parts market has always seemed the least exciting area of the motor industry, although a steady ‘earner’.
Last year, Hyundai UK recorded its best annual new car sales yet, with a 17% climb year-on-year to 37,600 units, securing the Korean brand a 1.47% market share.
PSA is confident that having Peugeot and Citroen, two competing brands, gives it an advantage over French rival Renault and multi-marque groups such as DaimlerChrysler and Toyota.
Network Vehicles, a specialist division of LeasePlan UK, is looking to add more dealers to its chain of 150 franchisees.
Dr Alan Begg, Automotive Academy chief executive, has been made an Honorary Professor of the University of Birmingham's School of Engineering (Metallurgy and Materials).
MG Rover has been granted a partial national insurance and income tax holiday by the Government to keep the troubled carmaker in business, reports the FT.
